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      07-13-2007, 07:56 PM   #1
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Reflector delete

I finally got my front reflectors filled to match my rear. Trying to look cool like all the Euro guys

Here is a quick photo.

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      07-13-2007, 09:06 PM   #2
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:rocks: Nice.
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      07-13-2007, 09:39 PM   #3
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awsome, pics of rear please!
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      07-13-2007, 09:44 PM   #4
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Rom3n - looks great.
I've been tempted to do the same, .....including the hl washers
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      07-13-2007, 10:57 PM   #5
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Wow, you did a good job!
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      07-14-2007, 12:00 AM   #6
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Looks good! Are those ZCP's or CSL's? Did you put front spacers on the car?
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      07-14-2007, 12:53 AM   #7
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Here is a pic of the rear.




The wheels are OEM CSL's no spacers
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      07-14-2007, 01:02 AM   #8
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Wow filled in reflectors looks sick, how much did it cost? I'm guessing they molded it and then resprayed the bumper?
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      07-14-2007, 01:29 AM   #9
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noice!!
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      07-14-2007, 02:21 AM   #10
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Very nice, it def. makes the car look alot better and clean.
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Wow filled in reflectors looks sick, how much did it cost? I'm guessing they molded it and then resprayed the bumper?
Yes they molded them in then re-painted.
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      07-14-2007, 10:44 AM   #12
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Definitely looks cleaner without the reflectors. Well done.

I don't really mind the reflectors all that much, except it's just this out-of-place blop of yucky orange on a Montego blue background. Ick. I wonder if you can just swap the reflector for a red or blue or even black one? Would be cheaper, keep the safety functionality, and would at least match the color scheme of the car.
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I don't mind the front reflectors on the facelift cars either - they're much better than the circles the 2005 and M-cars got. Those, I would do the same as 20Ducks, find a Euro connection and swap in the clears. The rear dots would have to go, though.
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Here is a pic of the rear.




The wheels are OEM CSL's no spacers
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      07-14-2007, 05:17 PM   #15
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I HATE the facelift amber one on my car, it's terrible. It is the only piece of amber along the body and it sticks out like a sore thumb. I'm thinking either having it sprayed Black Sapphire Metallic or getting some black vinyl and wrapping it myself. I wouldn't want to have it molded because it's a lease so I might end up going with the vinyl. Unless I can find someone in Europe that can order the clears reflectors for me.
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Here's a comparison shot for you guys; first is with the ugly amber reflector, second I did a little PS and deleted the reflector and also swapped out the blue/white roundels for black/white roundels. I think the second picture matches my car a lot better and flows much better (any input appreciated) Also, I already changed out the amber front sidemarker to a chrome bulb that blinks amber or else there would be more orangeness.



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your car looks fantastic dude nice job on the reflectors :rocks:
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      07-14-2007, 05:37 PM   #18
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Reflectors = The Suck
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      07-14-2007, 05:40 PM   #19
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Those are photoshopped, I'm hoping that's what they will look like , what do you guys think about the roundels?
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Reflectors = The Suck
yeah ive noticed lol i see you guys states side have your indicators on permanently aswell =S is there a way to stop that aswell?
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There was a fix on the E46 with resistors but it was damaging to the LCM unless you changed them out to LED indicator bulbs. But it's possible, gah stupid US and it's parking lights, reflectors, front license plate, etc. etc. laws.
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      07-14-2007, 07:24 PM   #22
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